Urgency –by scott a. nordstrom

Throughout my professional career I have always dealt with a fair amount of urgency. I have been fairly consistent at ‘hitting’ the numbers, and motivating people to work harder, faster, and longer. As part as my competitive nature I wouldn’t accept anything short of achieving the goal!

In the business world, this type of success usually translates to money, and often times, more money. We are paid to a great deal on our contribution to production, and this is based on what type of value we add to the effort or value of the organization. Many of you understand this rationale –you live it everyday.

I can’t say that this experience or mindset translates perfectly to serving Orphan, however, an increasing level of urgency remains. Instead of consideration for the bottom line, the quarterly bonus, or achievement of the numbers, this urgency has to do with changed lives. Now don’t misunderstand me, most of us work in a secular world, having to compete and manage the numbers and there is nothing wrong with that.

I only speak of urgency because there are so many children that need help. 132 million Orphans, and many going to bed hungry, not attending school, and with no hope for the future. I can’t imagine any of my children going hungry or without education. Can you imagine your child without hope for the future? I can’t comprehend my daughters or my son living on the street. Think about it……..

I am encouraged by knowing that together we can do more. We can bring more of these children to a place of comfort and safety, and we can provide the basic necessities for a better life for them -maybe even some hope. Can you help us help more? Maybe the bigger question is: will you help us help more? Blessings to you.

Donations can be made electronically at www.worldorphanrelief.org, or you may send checks payable to: World Orphan Relief, 16352 Prairie Farm Circle, Parker, CO 80134.